Alabama § 25-5-65 - Compensation of Orphans or Other Children.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 25-5-65 — Compensation of Orphans or Other Children., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-5-65. Compensation of Orphans or Other Children.
In computing and paying compensation to orphans or other children, in all cases, only those under 18 years of age or those over 18 years of age who are physically or mentally incapacitated from earning shall be included; the former to receive compensation only during the time they are under 18, the latter for the time they are so incapacitated, within the applicable period for which benefits are payable.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 25-5-65
What does Code of Alabama § 25-5-65 cover?
Section 25-5-65 ("Compensation of Orphans or Other Children.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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